{"id":5149,"date":"2021-05-22T12:34:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T16:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=5149"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:13:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:13:44","slug":"understanding-respecting-harvey-milk-day-may-22nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/understanding-respecting-harvey-milk-day-may-22nd\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Blog: Understanding (and Respecting) Harvey Milk Day Each May 22nd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Harvey Milk Day celebrates the life and political accomplishments of Harvey Milk, the first openly-gay elected official in the United States. This holiday is primarily celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community, but it also invites community conversation about the path towards equal rights for all. Who Was Harvey Milk? In the 1970s, Harvey Milk -- alongside other notable advocates -- pushed San Francisco and the state of California closer to full LGBTQ+ inclusion and equal civil rights for LGBTQ+ people. After serving for several years as the unofficial \u201cMayor of Castro Street,\u201d Milk decided to take his political career one step further, putting in his bid to serve alongside the city\u2019s Board of Supervisors, a board assessing and approving the budgets of municipalities throughout California. While his initial bid in 1972 ended in defeat, Milk tried again and secured his position in 1977. While holding this office, Milk tackled the issue of LGBTQ+ equality throughout California. He explicitly opposed the Briggs Initiative and several other anti-gay bills designed to limit the community\u2019s ability to hold land, operate businesses, and work in certain industries. What\u2019s more, Milk stood as a symbol of progress and courage. As an openly-gay elected official, Milk brought the face of the LGBTQ+ community into the light, indicating in his policy and his advocacy that the LGBTQ+ community was - and is - deserving of recognition and fair treatment across the United States. So too did his deliberate care, first on Castro Street and then at a state level, encourage diverse groups to come together for the sake of social progress. Unfortunately, Milk\u2019s political career was short-lived. Rival city supervisor, Dan White, assassinated Milk in 1978, eleven months after Milk was elected to public office.\u00a0 How Does Harvey Milk Day Embody LGBTQ+ Outreach? Milk\u2019s career as the first openly-gay elected officialin the United States was not celebrated at the federal level until the late 2000s. Only after the release of the biographical film, Milk, did California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger establish Harvey Milk\u2019s birthday -- May 22 -- as a day of celebration throughout the state. While the day does not qualify as a public holiday, California law recognizes Milk\u2019s birthday as a Day of Special Significance. Harvey Milk Day serves two purposes as a Day of Special Significance. When celebrated throughout the United States, it draws attention to the long road that LGBTQ+ individuals have tread in order to achieve their rights. And, it emphasizes the long road that remains. How Can You Celebrate Harvey Milk Day? Both members of the LGBTQ+ communities and straight allies are encouraged to celebrate Harvey Milk Day on May 22 each year. By celebrating Harvey Milk\u2019s contributions to American politics, people facing the challenges of the modern age can take heart in the struggle \u2013 and accomplishments \u2013 of all of those who came before them. There are several different ways to celebrate Harvey Milk Day. Your local GSA branch may host a movie night showing one of the many Harvey Milk biographies, including The Times of Harvey Milk, Castro, or Milk. Alternatively, pride centers and gay bars often offer interactive workshops on Milk\u2019s contributions to modern politics. Individually, you can share stories of Milk\u2019s outreach with your colleagues or your peers. Poster campaigns and celebratory articles all help draw awareness not only to Milk\u2019s success but also to the challenges and obstacles that today\\'s LGBTQ+ community members may face. When we celebrate Harvey Milk\u2019s political success and once-revolutionary views, we offer respect and support to the communities that need it most. Come May 22nd, celebrate Harvey Milk\u2019s accomplishments and the LGBTQ+ community\u2019s path towards equity and equality. As part of your efforts toward a more inclusive culture, Harvey Milk Day is just one way to create a workplace where everyone feels safe bringing their full, authentic self to work. Celia Daniels graduated from the University of Toledo with an M.A. in English Language and Literature. Nowadays she lives in Bloomington, Indiana, where she works as a content writer.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvey Milk Day celebrates the life and political accomplishments of Harvey Milk, the first openly-gay elected official in the United States. This holiday is primarily celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community, but it also invites community conversation about the path towards equal rights for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Who Was Harvey Milk?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 1970s, Harvey Milk &#8212; alongside other notable advocates &#8212; pushed San Francisco and the state of California closer to full LGBTQ+ inclusion and equal civil rights for LGBTQ+ people. After serving for several years as the unofficial \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/milkfoundation.org\/about\/harvey-milk-biography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayor of Castro Street,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d Milk decided to take his political career one step further, putting in his bid to serve alongside the city\u2019s Board of Supervisors, a board assessing and approving the budgets of municipalities throughout California. While his initial bid in 1972 ended in defeat, Milk tried again and secured his position in 1977.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8878 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. 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He explicitly opposed the Briggs Initiative and several other anti-gay bills designed to limit the community\u2019s ability to hold land, operate businesses, and work in certain industries. What\u2019s more, Milk stood as a symbol of progress and courage. As an openly-gay elected official, Milk brought the face of the LGBTQ+ community into the light, indicating in his policy and his advocacy that the LGBTQ+ community was &#8211; and is &#8211; deserving of recognition and fair treatment across the United States. So too did his deliberate care, first on Castro Street and then at a state level, encourage diverse groups to come together for the sake of social progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Milk\u2019s political career was short-lived. Rival city supervisor, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7news.com\/harvey-milk-george-moscone-and-dan-white\/4775245\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dan White<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, assassinated Milk in 1978, eleven months after Milk was elected to public office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Does Harvey Milk Day Embody LGBTQ+ Outreach?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk\u2019s career as the first openly-gay elected officialin the United States was not celebrated at the federal level until the late 2000s. Only after the release of the biographical film, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1013753\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">did California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=200920100SB572&amp;search_keywords=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">establish Harvey Milk\u2019s birthday &#8212; May 22 &#8212; as a day of celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout the state. While the day does not qualify as a public holiday, California law recognizes Milk\u2019s birthday as a Day of Special Significance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvey Milk Day serves two purposes as a Day of Special Significance. When celebrated throughout the United States, it draws attention to the long road that LGBTQ+ individuals have tread in order to achieve their rights. And, it emphasizes the long road that remains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Can You Celebrate Harvey Milk Day?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both members of the LGBTQ+ communities and straight allies are encouraged to celebrate Harvey Milk Day on May 22 each year. By celebrating Harvey Milk\u2019s contributions to American politics, people facing the challenges of the modern age can take heart in the struggle \u2013 and accomplishments \u2013 of all of those who came before them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several different ways to celebrate Harvey Milk Day.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your local GSA branch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may host a movie night showing one of the many Harvey Milk biographies, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Times of Harvey Milk<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castro<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Alternatively, pride centers and gay bars often offer interactive workshops on Milk\u2019s contributions to modern politics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individually, you can share stories of Milk\u2019s outreach with your colleagues or your peers. Poster campaigns and celebratory articles all help draw awareness not only to Milk\u2019s success but also to the challenges and obstacles that today&#8217;s LGBTQ+ community members may face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we celebrate Harvey Milk\u2019s political success and once-revolutionary views, we offer respect and support to the communities that need it most. Come May 22nd, celebrate Harvey Milk\u2019s accomplishments and the LGBTQ+ community\u2019s path towards equity and equality. As part of your efforts toward a more inclusive culture, Harvey Milk Day is just one way to create a workplace where everyone feels safe bringing their full, authentic self to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8045 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. Text says &quot;Find more content like this in TDM Library. 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